Crytek’s new free-to-play online shooter is now in open beta for Xbox Live Gold users, available in a 2.90 GB download. Xbox Live’s Major Nelson states that “There will be a constant flow of new content, settings and modes that will keep the players entertained and wanting more,” and that “Furthermore, [there are] daily new missions built for beginners and experts alike.”
The beta will contain over 3 versus modes featuring several maps and two initial co-op missions with multiple types and difficulties. Since a closed beta had previously been going on with Warface, Crytek has offered some tips for those new to the game:
In Versus games it’s important to be fast and make maximum use of your chosen class’ abilities. For example, an Engineer can set deadly traps with claymores, and a Medic can last a long time when keeping their health and damage ratio in check.
As for Co-op, it highly depends on the map and the difficulty on which you play; it’s more about each player’s individual skill set that should match with the overall tactics of the team, but being in constant communication with the team, and being reactive to the needs of the mission is critical.
You can read more tips on Major Nelson’s post. Crytek encourages beta players’ feedback, which you can send to feedbackwf360@crytek.com.
